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Things get explosive this week when Rock Superpowers unite with Marvelous Team-Ups! We've got collaborations that will leap bad radio in a single bound. This audio spread includes fantastic unions of Motorhead with CC Deville, as well as Dee Snider with Zakk Wylde. Marvelous Team-Ups   You also get a Hollywood team-up of Lizzy Borden and Betsy Bitch.  Additionally, you get team ups of Axl Rose and Alice Cooper, Volbeat and Danko Jones, and Paul Stanley with Ace Frehley. All that and two legendary metal voices combine to blow your mind. We hope you enjoy Marvelous Team-Ups and SHARE with a friend! Help the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo 2! Buy Music! Dee Snyder/Zakk Wylde Ian Gillan/Uli Jon Roth/Ronnie James Dio Lizzy Borden/Betsy Bitch Motorhead/CC DeVille Axl Rose/AliceCooper/Shannon Hoon Volbeat/Danko Jones Gary Moore/Phil Lynott Rob Halford/Bruce Dickinson Ace Frehley/Paul Stanley Michael Monroe/Axl Rose Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on

This week we share our Top 5 Enuff Z'nuff Songs. Born in Chicago, Enuff Z'nuff are one of Rock's most criminally underrated acts. Between hooky tunes, an over the top image, and incredible songwriting, the band has racked up an impressive body of work. [caption id="attachment_36904" align="alignright" width="350"] Enuff Z'nuff [/caption] Starting with 1989's self-titled debut through 2016's Clowns Lounge, Enuff Z'nuff have released 13 studio albums. They have survived numerous challenges including shifting music trends, addictions, and even death. In this long-form music and discussion episode, we share our thoughts on the band's career, it's members, and our favorite songs. Additionally, we share an in-person chat we had with Chip Z'nuff after a recent set in Nashville. We hope you enjoy our Top 5 Enuff Z'nuff Songs and SHARE with a friend. Hear our 2017 interview with Donnie Vie HERE Buy Music! Enuff Znuff Contact Us! Rate, Review, and Subscribe in iTunes Join the Facebook Fan Page Follow on Twit

We're back this week with more killer rock tracks and talk with Radio Sucks Radio Show v32! If you are new to the podcast, this particular format is easy to explain. Radio sucks and has for a long time. The limited amount of artists coupled with the limited amount of songs by those artists makes radio a frustrating experience. Additionally, the ignorance of new material by classic artists makes no sense at all. Do we really need to hear Rock n Roll All Nite again? [caption id="attachment_36307" align="alignright" width="270"] Radio Sucks Radio Show v32 [/caption] This week's Radio Sucks Radio Show v32 has you covered on great songs old and new. We've got classic tracks by The Doors, Ace Frehley, and W.A.S.P. Additionally, you'll get fresh tracks from Circus of Power, John Corabi, Animal Drive, and Honeymoon Disease. We finish things up strong with KISS talk and an update on Vinnie Vincent. We hope you enjoy Radio Sucks Radio Show v32 and SHARE with a friend! Buy Music! The Doors Ace Frehley WASP Circu

Vixen keyboardist and friend of the show Tyson Leslie returns for More Rare Hare. Now in it's sixth installment, the Rare Hare series of concerts have become a favorite of Nashville concert-goers. Incredible players from across the board perform deep cuts and favorites from the heady days of the 80's. Moreover, the playing is coming from members of some of your favorite bands. [caption id="attachment_36186" align="alignright" width="350"] More Rare Hare [/caption] In this long form talk, Tyson gives us the details on the upcoming concert that features Enuff Z'nuff kicking off the night with a set of tunes. Additionally, he tells us about his new gig with Vixen. Coupled with his experiences with The Big Rock Show, Tyson's tenure in Vixen has put him into some surreal scenarios. In fact, his multiple "pinch me" moments make for some entertaining discussion. Moreover, Tyson has some great stories of his piano bar job and some strange song requests. Finally, we finish off with a playout track by Vixen of Tyson

In an ongoing quest to make you question your sanity, we're back this week with Bizarro Covers. The concept is simple; hard rock and metal bands covering songs that are anything but. After doing 7 previous volumes of this theme, we had our work cut out for us. We think you'll enjoy the results. Who doesn't want to hear heavier versions of Miley Cyrus, Daft Punk, Roxette, Neil Young, and many more? [caption id="attachment_35947" align="alignright" width="350"] Bizarro Covers [/caption] Additionally, we also clear up any confusion over comments made about a certain podcast with a monetary name. It's the last time we do. We wouldn't want it to look like we're trying to get attention or anything. We hope you enjoy Bizarro Covers! Support the artists by purchasing  from the Amazon links in the show notes and SHARE this episode with a friend! Buy Music! Julliet August Burns Red Gary Hoey Halestorm Candlelight Red Leo Moracchioli Brighton Rock Type O Negative Lemmy UFO Geeks of the Week: Mike Grabows

We're back this week to share our reaction to last weekend's return of Vinnie Vincent! The Atlanta KISS Expo brought back the elusive Ankh Warrior, Vinnie Vincent to the delight of KISS fans everywhere. We had an eventful weekend and you'll hear about it all this week. Additionally, you'll hear our take on the return of Vinnie as well as our hopes for the future. [caption id="attachment_35721" align="alignright" width="350"] Vinnie Vincent Reaction [/caption]   We went into the weekend with a lot of questions. How would he act towards us? Does he know of the show? Would he agree to be interviewed? Answers to those questions and more are included as well as our thoughts in general on the reception to this KISStoric occassion! We hope you enjoy Vinnie Vincent Reaction - Ep309 and SHARE with a friend! Special shout out to promoter Derek Christopher for doing the impossible in bringing Vinnie back to the fans. Additional shout out to Christina Greene and the fine folks at the Vinnie Vincent...Full Shredd!!!

The Countdown to Vindication is on as we share our Top 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos! Additionally, we're sharing our thoughts on the Atlanta KISS Expo which is just days away. It's been over twenty years since Vinnie has appeared in public and this week he's doing it in a big way. The now-sold out Atlanta KISS Expo is sure to be a real experience for KISS and Vinnie fans. What has he been up to? What are his plans for the future? Moreover, did he save his former employers? Top 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos   Between KISS and solo work, Vinnie Vincent has laid down some incredible guitar solos. This week we've each picked our top five. In this episode, you'll get some shredderific moments from Creatures of the Night, Lick it Up, as well as both Vinnie Vincent Invasion albums. Get your air guitar out and join us. Leading off the show, we're announcing the venue and date of Nashville Rock n Pod Expo 2! We had so much fun last year we had to do it again. We hope you'll join us and help spread the word. Chris and Aaron w

If you think Rock is dead, then we have three hours of audio that prove you wrong. The Best of 2017 features twenty songs from the best Rock and Metal albums released over the past year.  We've selected our top 10 albums and are going to spin tracks from each in a 3-hour marathon episode. Additionally, you'll get discussion on some the events that made 2017 a banner year for Decibel Geek. [caption id="attachment_35287" align="alignright" width="350"] Best of 2017 [/caption] Several veteran acts released strong material in 2017. Alice Cooper proved he still has the macabre touch with the release of Paranormal; an album that features a wide variety of sounds and special guests. Did it make our lists? You'll have to listen to find out. Moreover, other seasoned artists including Living Colour, Mark Slaughter, LA Guns, Warrant, Overkill, Jack Russell, and Vain released new material. We discuss all of these albums and where they rank on our lists. One new trend in the hard rock world these days are supergroup p

We're back this week to tackle July through December for our 1996 Year in Review Pt2. July sees Layne Staley taking the stage for the last time. The Alice in Chains vocalist would overdose after a show in Kansas City, MO and never perform live again. Also in July, the Spice Girls hit big while scientists clone the first sheep. We're not saying there's a connection. We also aren't saying there isn't one. We discuss these stories and spin tunes from Jack Russell and Sublime. The month of August in this 1996 Year in Review Pt2 is a busy one. Oasis is hitting their peak on the strength of 1995's 'What's the Story Morning Glory' album. The band is selling out shows all over the world while getting massive press for shooting off their mouths. Conversely, Ramones were wrapping up a three decade career filled with great songs as well as disappointment.  We take on these subjects as well as play cuts from Type O Negative and Michael Schenker Group. 1996 Year in Review Pt2   September of 1996 contains a bunch of

This week we look at 1996, a year that celebrated the past while looking to the future. In part 1, we dig into the first half of 1996; and it was a busy six months. January includes stories on the evils of Alternative Rock and near fatal incidents involving some big name celebrities. Additionally, it included new releases from ACCEPT and Mr. Big. We head into February of 1996 by discussing some fantastic rock releases. It was a month that included fresh material from Bad Religion and Enuff Z'nuff. It also featured new releases by veteran artists like Deep Purple as well as Bruce Dickinson.  February 28th was a monumental day for KISS fans as the original band appeared in full regalia at the Grammy Awards. This week we give you our reactions to this event as well as our take on the mania that was the KISS Reunion Tour. [caption id="attachment_34556" align="alignright" width="300"] 1996 Year in Review Part 1 [/caption] The month of March, 1996 was a busy on in the rock and metal world. Judas Priest ret

Stryper bassist Perry Richardson returns to Decibel Geek this week to discuss his new gig and spin some great songs. In this episode, you'll hear details on the circumstances that led to Perry landing the gig as well as future plans for the band. Additionally, Perry spins Six Songs that have a personal meaning to him. The stories that go along with his choices are, as expected, entertaining. Perry Richardson In this Six Songs episode, Perry Richardson spins tracks by artists such as Judas Priest, Angel, Crimson Glory, and more! Be sure to catch Perry Richardson out on the road with Stryper in 2018! We hope you enjoy Six Songs Perry Richardson Thinks You Should Hear - Ep304 and SHARE with a friend! Facebook Review: 5 Stars - from Mark Adams The Decibel Geek Podcast is a must listen every week for me. I became a faithful listener about a year ago for several reasons. 1) The Music: I always get to listen to great music. The variety of tunes featured is top notch. Into some of the bands more than others,

In this two-hour episode, the guys take turns showcasing some of their favorite bonus tracks released over the years. In this jam packed music and discussion episode, you'll get audio goodness from artists such as RATT, Poison, Lynch Mob, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Y&T, King Kobra, Black Sabbath, Edguy, Tesla, KISS, Airbourne, Badlands, Judas Priest, and Skid Row. Brian also turns the tables on Aaron and Chris for a quick questionnaire on movies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back this week after realizing their Canadian friends were too busy with their own podcast to cover their normal Thanksgiving duties. For five years, Rich "Meister" Dillon and Wally "Gator" Norton devotedly filled in on the last week of Thanksgiving so Chris and Aaron could enjoy time with their families and celebrate their holiday. However, this year the calls and emails went unanswered and the guys were forced to go back out and knock out an episode. The wives are none too pleased. [caption id="attachment_33821" align="alignright" width="300"] Those Hosers are Fired [/caption] Since Rich and Wally are so caught up in their new CGCM podcast, the guys decided to just rip them off and do some of their routines (with a little tweaking for needed improvement). You'll get some special segments and a Playlist Battle that featured songs picked by each host. Artists spun include UDO, Edguy, Megadeth, Anthrax, and a bunch more. Be sure to keep up with the Decibel Geek facebook page for a poll you can

When Chris shows up with a box covered in question marks and filled with a wide variety of music, it makes for an interesting episode. After winning a box full of great music at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo courtesy of the Rock Strikes Ten podcast, the guys decide to pick some of their favorite tunes from the Mystery Box for play this week. If you haven't heard of Rock Strikes Ten, you're missing out. Host Joey Haynie spins ten songs that span numerous genres and educates you at the same time. It's a great show that Chris and Aaron HIGHLY recommend. Mystery Box [/caption]   Artists featured in this week's Mystery Box episode include Thin Lizzy, Queens of the Stone Age, RATT, King's X, Extreme, Samantha 7, The Donnas, and more! We hope you enjoy Mystery Box - Ep301 and SHARE with a friend! Rock Strikes Ten! Official Website iTunes Link Facebook Page Buy Music! Thin Lizzy Queens of the Stone Age RATT King's X Extreme Samantha 7 The Donnas Iggy & The Stooges Eagles of Death Metal Tommy J

Chris and Aaron celebrate episode 300 with a discussion of the history of Decibel Geek. In this long-form talk, the guys talk about the circumstances that led to the creation of the podcast, how they met, and reminisce on a number of notable moments. Reflecting on past episodes, the guys also give their own, personal Top 5 list of episodes while also reading listener lists. The guys also announce some plans for the future of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys return this week with a different type of episode as they discuss Rock n Roll Conspiracies. Joined by guest Casey Conspiracy, Chris and Aaron dig into some of the more high profile conspiracy theories related to the history of rock n roll; with some tangents thrown in for good measure. Topics include Paul is Dead, Jim Morrison and Elvis Alive, Nirvana 9/11, Kurt Cobain Murdered, Ace Frehley's UFO experience, the PMRC, and more. We hope you ENJOY Rock n Roll Conspiracies and SHARE with a friend! [caption id="attachment_33166" align="alignright" width="300"] Rock n Roll Conspiracies [/caption] Itunes Review: Podcast Unleashed! by ChaosDP on Oct 19, 2017 Rating: ★★★★★ I know, what you want! You want, what I got! And that's a 5 star review. This is a great podcast, I love the Albums Unleashed features, the multitude of Vinnie Vincent shows, and the annual KISSmas in July specials. This show has turned me on to some bands I didn't know much about, specifically Tora Tora and Roxy Blue, which I had onl

Nashville music scene legend and dear friend of the show Todd Austin returns for Six Songs Toddzilla Thinks You Should Hear. If you are new to the show and unfamiliar with Toddzilla, be sure to familiarize yourself with his first two appearances on Decibel Geek. His first appearance, Roth-Era Van Halen Discussion, introduced the listeners to a master storyteller. Todd's memories of growing up a Van Halen fan in the late 70's and his hilarious stories of seeing the band live made him an instant hit to Decibel Geek listeners. [caption id="attachment_32949" align="alignright" width="300"] Six Songs Toddzilla [/caption] Toddzilla's second appearance on the show focused on his story. Conversation with Toddzilla included stories of Todd's many years as a professional musician (including highs and lows), his unique appearance, run-ins with legends such as Robert Plant and Billy Gibbons, a strange music store encounter with Vinnie Vincent, and an Ace Frehley story and impression that will have you cackling like

DBG VIP and past guest Joe Becht joins the guys this week for a talk about Chicago Rock. The Windy City may be steeped in jazz and blues history but it would be foolish to sleep on its contributions to the history of rock music. In this long-form music and discussion episode, Joe shares his memories of growing up in Chicago, his experiences at different city venues and how a number of great rock acts (well known and little-known) have made a remarkable imprint on his life today. Chicago Rock   In this episode packed with music and stories surrounding Chicago Rock, Joe spins tracks by Cheap Trick, Styx, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry, Trouble, Zoetrope, UFO, Holland, Enuff Z'nuff, War Cry, Local H, and Life Sex Death. We hope you enjoy Chicago Rock - Ep297 and SHARE with a friend! Follow Joe Becht! Talking Metal Digital Joe on Twitter Become a VIP Subscriber! Click HERE for more info! Buy Music! (click band name to purchase!) UFO Cheap Trick  Styx  Smashing Pumpkins Ministry  Trouble Zoetrope

DBG VIP and host of Digital Killed the Radio Star podcast David Hudson joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v31. David was a supporter of the recent Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville. When asked for a desired show theme, Radio Sucks was his choice and this one is packed with great tracks. In this long-form music and discussion show you'll get tracks from Warrant, Tora Tora, Poison, Gaslight Anthem, RATT, Roxy Blue, Scorpions, Dream Theater, Skid Row, and Motley Crue. Radio Sucks Radio Show v31   Tora Tora and Roxy Blue (along with Every Mother's Nightmare and Under the Radar) will be sharing the stage with Bret Michaels on October 28th at the Bankplus Ampitheatre in Southaven, MS. The show is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of local radio station Rock 103 in Memphis. If you'd like to become a DBG VIP and donate at the guest host level, check out www.patreon.com/decibelgeek! Facebook Review: 5 Stars - from Gino Ames A regular fan since the early days and it has always been my favorite! I lo

This week we present a live recording of the Producer Panel with Michael Wagener and Toby Wright. This panel discussion, recorded on stage at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo, has the two legendary producers sharing stories that span their career, recounting some of their favorite recording moments, and some discussion on the current state of recording today. Artists from throughout their career are discussed including Warrant, Skid Row, Alice in Chains, KISS, Dokken, Denman and more. [caption id="attachment_31802" align="alignright" width="300"] Producer Panel[/caption] We hope you enjoy Producer Panel with Michael Wagener and Toby Wright and SHARE with a friend! Michael Wagener Official Website Toby Wright Official Website iTunes Review: I Laughed, I Cried..... by joeyrocknrollRST on Aug 21, 2017 Rating: ★★★★★ Chris & Aaron (in addition to being some of our finest citizens) know their stuff and they also know what they like. With a guest roster I am jealous of plus a true passion for Rock, it's a no-brain